With both the government and the Opposition sticking to their stated position on the joint parliamentary probe (JPC) on the 2G spectrum allocation scam, Parliament could not function for the 19th consecutive day. Three all-party meetings have failed to resolve the deadlock over the JPC demand made by the Opposition.
The only thing to cheer about is that amidst the din in the Lok Sabha, a couple of private member bills and bills listed against some ministers were laid on the table of the house.
Human resources development minister Kapil Sibal, planning and programme implementation minister V. Narayanasamy and minister of state for human resource development D. Purandeshwari are the ministers who presented reports in the lower house.
Meanwhile, sensing an opportunity to pin down the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) over the 2G spectrum allocation scam, especially in the aftermath of the CBI raids that were conducted at several places belonging to former telecom minister A. Raja, the All-India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has demanded the arrest of Mr Raja.
The Left parties too have echoed similar views.
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‘Incorrect’ reporting on TV irks top court
age correspondent
New Delhi
Dec. 8: The Supreme Court on Wednesday again expressed anguish over the TV channels for incorrect reporting of its proceedings in 2G spectrum scam case in a bid of “breaking news” leading to unwarranted public debate on an issue which otherwise was quite contrary.
A bench of Justices G.S. Singhvi and A.K. Ganguly expressed their displeasure as it assembled for post-lunch hearing pointing out that they had seen “scrolls” on some television channels stating that the Supreme Court was for trial by special court in 2G scam case.
“Either the person (who put the story) does not know the correct English, or does not have the understanding of the matter... this is sensationalisation.”
The court explained that it had asked certain questions about how normal courts would deal with certain types of cases when they were burdened with heavy load of cases every day.